End-to-End Software Implementation
 


 

Oracle Opens Registration for Oracle OpenWorld(r) San Francisco 2006
4/24/2006

Oracle today opened registration for Oracle OpenWorld(r) San Francisco 2006, to be held October 22-26 at Moscone Center.
Additionally, attendees will also be able to register for a new program launching this year for developers, Oracle Develop. Oracle Develop will help attendees advance their development skills and expand their knowledge at expert-led, in-depth technical sessions, hands-on labs, advanced how-tos, and detailed tutorials.

SCUG Quarterly Meeting at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim, August 9, 2006
7/18/2006

The Southern California Users group announces the quarterly meeting to be held August 9, 2006 at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. You may register on the website anytime between now and August 4.

Register here.

Oracle Remains Underleveraged
7/19/2006

Oracle remains underleveraged despite a planned $1 billion stock buyback over the next four quarters, according to a Wednesday report by UBS Global Equity Research.

"Old habits die hard," said Heather Bellini, an analyst for the research firm. "It will not be easy for any underleveraged software company to add debt when it has grown accustomed to underleveraged capital structures for decades."

Analyst:  Oracle-IBM Partnership Could Challenge SAP
7/20/2006

Longtime rivals Oracle and IBM are close to forming a mutually beneficial partnership, a move Credit Suisse said would improve the former's competitive position against German rival SAP.

"We are hearing feedback from a number of our industry sources that … the two companies may be close to forming an alignment between IBM (nyse: IBM - news - people )'s Global Services and software divisions with Oracle (nasdaq: ORCL - news - people )'s applications group," said Jason Maynard, an analyst for the research firm and the author of the report.

 

     

From Start to Finish, and Everything in Between

You have read about projects that take twice the time and cost three times the budget, how can you be sure that your project will be on-time and within budget?

The new system is supposed to change the way you work, how can you still make sure that you don’t end up with the same old processes, running on expensive new technology?

The software seems to have all of the functionality that you need, but if there are gaps how can you be sure that they will be handled correctly?

These scenarios, although focusing on different potential issues with a software implementation, all have a common theme — the need for the implementation to address the needs of your business holistically.

A well thought out implementation plan executed by an experienced team is a determining factor in the successful adoption of any enterprise software. Optimizing a software solution means aligning it with an organization’s strategic objectives, processes and systems. Being that most organizations rely on the IT infrastructure to get business done and keep it running, a smooth implementation is critical.

Profit Concepts International possesses extensive experience and expertise managing implementation programs across various industry verticals. We provide clients with methodologies, tools and templates specifically tailored to their unique situation and requirement. We use a top down approach that effectively focuses the implementation on the most effective use of the software, as a tool to help improve business. Our offering includes standard and customized implementation services:

  • Project Planning
  • Requirements Definition
  • Business Process Mapping
  • Gap Analysis
  • Data Conversion and Migration
  • Report Specification and Design
  • Application Setup and Configuration
  • Conference Room and Production Pilots
  • System Testing
  • Interfaces/Conversions/Forms Development
  • Cut-over Plans
  • End-User Training
  • Post-Production Support
  • Seasoned Project Management

The keys to “On-Time, Within Budget, On-Target” applications implementations are:

Understanding the requirements, managing and promoting effective process change and using professional — experienced project management to keep the project team focused on the goal, improving your business with new tools and processes.

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